Turn to Peace

I’ve said many times, “If Jesus is in you, then He should be coming out of you. If He’s not coming out of you then maybe He’s not in you!” Easter should not be a one time a year event. That’s where faith and hope come in to play.

What do you have faith or hope in? Is it seen or not seen?

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1

We see a “faith/hope” issue here in John 20:24-25, Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. ²⁵ So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Jesus spoke directly in to the lives of His disciples on Resurrection Sunday and speaks to us as well. The thing that resonates with me is how He greeted His friends after He arose from the dead. He didn't go in to a great sermon or an explanation about what happened. He simply said, Peace. 

Read John 20:26-31

We tend to miss this (Peace) in our studies. We spend time on other details. We grin at Thomas' reaction of Jesus showing up just after he had said he wouldn't believe unless he touched Christ's wounds.

I'm sure Jesus was pleased that His doubting friend fell to his knees proclaiming Jesus Lord. Jesus said it was greater to believe and to have not seen. Jesus said those with "blind faith" in Him are blessed. They will receive His peace.
Do you have Jesus' Peace?